|
|
Post by gamedave on Mar 13, 2011 18:00:53 GMT -5
This thread will contain notes on some of the prominent NPCs in 2012: Age of the Super.
|
|
|
|
Post by gamedave on Mar 13, 2011 18:16:03 GMT -5
The enigmatic man known only as "Prime" is generally acknowledged to be the most powerful Millennial on the planet. He has demonstrated the ability to use his Millennial energy for super-strength, super-speed, flight, force fields, energy blasts, and various miscellaneous uses.
He has used his powers to save lives and intervene in natural disasters, but he seems to have no regard for local authorities or laws, or national borders. He has fought some dangerous Supers, but has protected others from "human" authorities. He has frequently come into conflict with police and even military forces of various nations, as well as many Supers, such as Thunderbird.
Prime is the world's most prominent advocate of the "post-human" status of Supers created by the 2012 Event, and regards all Supers as being beyond human laws and conventions. At the same time, however, he seems to abhor senseless death and destruction, and publicly condemns Supers who use their powers for harm, or to conquer and rule "humans".
Prime has laid claim to the continent of Antarctica on behalf of all Supers, and is widely believed to have constructed some sort of base, or even a small city, there for Supers to reside. Neither the UN nor any individual nation recognizes Prime's claims. He has stated that he does not object to purely scientific expeditions and settlements by humans so long as they do not interfere with him or other Supers, and so far he has not interfered with any Antarctic expeditions or settlements, but tensions sometimes run high.
|
|
|
|
Post by gamedave on Mar 13, 2011 18:27:56 GMT -5
Simon is the best known Indigo on the planet. He is a British citizen from a small English town whose real name is Simon Allington. Unlike Prime (see above), he has not publicly advocated any special status for Supers, but this seems to be largely because he is simply unconcerned with such petty matters.
Simon is commonly believed to be the most powerful Indigo in the world, but he has rarely displayed his powers publicly. It is known that he is a powerful telepath and telekinetic, and a super-human scientific and technological genius, but the full extent and power of his abilities is a mystery.
More disturbing to non-Indigos, even other Supers, is that every Indigo on Earth seems to know Simon, and to respect him and his opinions. Even violent, anti-social, "super-villain" Indigos treat him like a respected older brother. No Indigo seems willing to attack or harm Simon in any way, and even those who strongly disagree with him always carefully consider whatever he has to say before respectfully demurring.
Simon finds puns about his name ("Psimon", "Simon Says") unamusing.
|
|
|
|
Post by gamedave on Mar 13, 2011 18:42:09 GMT -5
Thunderbird was one of the first Supers to become widely known to the public, and is probably the most famous "super-hero" in the world. A tall, well-built and gorgeous woman of American Indian descent, Thunderbird is a Supernatural with super-strength, flight, near-invulnerability, and weather control powers. Her use of her powers are typically accompanied by intense electrical displays and thunder.
Thunderbird has fought a number of "super-villains", and has publicly come into conflict with some less conventional Supers. Her famous battle with Prime carried into the stratosphere, resulted in massive storms and auroral displays across the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, and apparently ended inconclusively, with both participants being unusually tight-lipped afterward.
In addition to fighting crime and intervening in natural disasters, Thunderbird is a spokesperson for a number of charities and causes, personally participates in various international relief operations, and in general seems to actively try to project a positive public image. She is particularly criticized by some radicals (among both Supers and human minorities) for strongly arguing for respect for the law and legitimate authorities, and for using peaceful means to effect political change.
Thunderbird's true identity is unknown, leading to a great deal of speculation about how such a famous and distinctive individual could maintain a secret identity. Rumors and speculation about her secret identity and private life fuel tabloid stories and thousands of blogs and web-sites.
|
|
